Just purchased a 91 Supra, need help!

Mr_Revesz · 03-06-2006, 06:29 AM

Well, I purchased a 1991 Supra Turbo which I'll be picking up this wednesday. It' has a few problems though that hopefully some of you guy's will have some idea about. The 1st is oil is leaking onto the manifold (I think) only when you really get on the accelerator and end's up smoking the interior up. I've heard that the valve cover gaskets go on these cars, could this be the problem with that? Second thing is when you make left turns, or turn the wheel period to the left, the right front shock clicks.... I'm thinking it might be the bushing, anyone can back that up? Besides that it could use a paintjob, and a spare tyre...

supra_91 · 03-06-2006, 10:02 PM

oil leaking: yes the valve cover gaskets do go bad. look under the hood and check to see if there is any oil leaking out of the covers and running down the side of the engine.

turning problem: does it "click" when you turn the steering wheel all the way the left or does it do it no matter how far u turn it?

j3pz · 03-07-2006, 01:38 AM

lol i know my bushings are bad, when i turn sharp they pop. surprised that the mechanic didnt see them when it inspected 2yrs ago.

Mr_Revesz · 03-07-2006, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra_91

oil leaking: yes the valve cover gaskets do go bad. look under the hood and check to see if there is any oil leaking out of the covers and running down the side of the engine.

turning problem: does it "click" when you turn the steering wheel all the way the left or does it do it no matter how far u turn it?

Well all the way to the left starts the clicking, while making a left turn does the same, but then again I turned pretty much all the way to the left...

supra_91 · 03-07-2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by j3pz

lol i know my bushings are bad, when i turn sharp they pop. surprised that the mechanic didnt see them when it inspected 2yrs ago.

mine pop and screech, but only when i turn sharp

Strannik · 03-07-2006, 12:15 PM

check you steering rack boots
i have one torn and it also clicks at full lock to one side
that's cuz all the grease ran out

03-06-2006, 06:29 AM	#1
Mr_Revesz Stock Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	Just purchased a 91 Supra, need help! Well, I purchased a 1991 Supra Turbo which I'll be picking up this wednesday. It' has a few problems though that hopefully some of you guy's will have some idea about. The 1st is oil is leaking onto the manifold (I think) only when you really get on the accelerator and end's up smoking the interior up. I've heard that the valve cover gaskets go on these cars, could this be the problem with that? Second thing is when you make left turns, or turn the wheel period to the left, the right front shock clicks.... I'm thinking it might be the bushing, anyone can back that up? Besides that it could use a paintjob, and a spare tyre...

03-06-2006, 10:02 PM	#2
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	oil leaking: yes the valve cover gaskets do go bad. look under the hood and check to see if there is any oil leaking out of the covers and running down the side of the engine. turning problem: does it "click" when you turn the steering wheel all the way the left or does it do it no matter how far u turn it? __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

03-07-2006, 01:38 AM	#3
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	lol i know my bushings are bad, when i turn sharp they pop. surprised that the mechanic didnt see them when it inspected 2yrs ago. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

03-07-2006, 12:15 PM	#6
Strannik 3" Exhaust Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51	check you steering rack boots i have one torn and it also clicks at full lock to one side that's cuz all the grease ran out __________________

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